When we got to Broome we went to Lucy’s house and she asked us if we wanted to stay there and we accepted. While Dad was speaking to them I went into their swimming pool and Paul gave me a rope so I could swim against the rope.Then we went to bed (a real bed) and I got to share a bed with Dad. The next day we went to Gantheaume point and I climbed over rocks and we looked for blowholes. because a sign said BE CAREFULOF BLOWHOLES but we didn’t find them. Then we went to Cable Beach and I played there for hours. For lunch we went to Town Beach and I played on the playground because Dad said that it would be too hot. Then we had a look a the Sun Picture Theatre but we couldn’t go there because Lucy was cooking dinner so we went home. The next day we went to the Museum which had a lot of information about pearl lugging. I found it interesting because of the way it was laid out. Then we went to Streeters Jetty which would have looked brilliant if the tide was in. Then we had a walk down the street and had a look in some of the shops and saw the world’s largest pearl. Then we found a pearl luggers but the next session at three and went on for about an hour and twenty minutes but because Dad had a phone call to take at four we booked for ten the next day. Then we went to a cafe and got an iced coffee each. On the return road we went to the other side of the street and got some postcards. That afternoon we went to the beach to see crabs but there were only small ones. Then we got pizza ingredients and went home and had pizza. The next day we went to the Pearl Luggers Tour and they showed us the gear that the divers used to use. We also got to find out about the bends, where nitrogen bubbles get stuck into your blood stream and can kill you and also a diver who earned himself a nickname “The Freak” because he never got the bends. Then I tried pearl oyster meat. Then we went to the old gaol art gallery and I found a painting I really found interesting.Then we went to the markets and had lunch. A very interesting part of the day was going to the photo exhibition which had wild life photos and I talked to the person who had taken them. Then we drove home and went to Sun Picture Theatre and watched Red Dog. I found it very fascinating at the start but at the end when he dies I found very sad. Then we went back home and went to bed.
What an incredibly detailed recount Max!! I imagine talking to the photographer at the exhibition would have been interesting - did he remind you of Uncle David?? I bet the movie theatre was pretty amazing too what with sitting in deck chairs, being under the night sky as well as seeing a movie like 'Red Dog' on a big screen where the scenery must have been breathtaking. I love you loads xxx
ReplyDeleteMy word, you have been very busy in Broome. Did you enjoy going back to see the places that Mum took you to when you went to see Aunty Kerryn while she was working in Broome? I enjoy reading your blog entries Max. They are well written and give me such a lot of information.I remember reading about 'the bends' when I was at Primary School in North Dandalup many years ago!
ReplyDeleteDid you like the taste of the pearl oyster meat? I wonder if it tastes the same as the special treat oysters that Grandad Roger and I have with dipping sauce sometimes when we are spoiling ourselves.
I haven't been to see Red Dog yet. I have heard it is a wonderful movie so must try to get in to see it before it is taken off the 'big screen'.
Our house in Hayes Street, Bunbury is looking pretty good now as we've nearly finished the painting. Soon we'll be able to get our furniture in. I'll have to buy a new computer desk and some other cupboards too, but I think it is a lovely place! I'm looking forward to the time when I can show you what it looks like inside.
Enjoy your next stop-over as you come south to Bunbury.
xx Grandma Pam